things to do in nyc

Have you heard the news? Westfield at the Oculus is launching the first-ever WINTER edition of Westfield Dinner & a Movie: February 21-24, 2019 in the Oculus!

In partnership with Tribeca Enterprises and in celebration of Oscar-worthy film, food & entertainment, we’ll be screening five films leading up to the 2019 Academy Awards. The following Westfield eateries will be showcased: Epicerie Boulud, Eataly NYC Downtown, Sugarfina, Nunu Chocolates.

Did you know the Lower Manhattan is home to the incredible Skyscraper Museum? This beautiful destination celebrates the City’s rich architectural heritage and examines the historical forces and individuals that have shaped its successive skylines. Through exhibitions, programs, and publications, the Museum explores tall buildings as objects of design, products of technology, sites of construction, investments in real estate, and places of work and residence.

Families are invited to visit the museum this weekend for a tour of models in the gallery, where kids will learn about the history of skyscrapers and how/why we build them. Participants will then be challenged to build a structure using index cards that are 10 inches tall using no more than 10 inches of tape. Cards can be rolled, stacked or folded. It’s the perfect chance to get kids to think creatively and without an electronic device in hand!

Looking for a fun, indoor class for little one’s? We love the programs offered in Battery Park City with the BPCA. Kids are encouraged to use their imaginations through child-directed free play. Participants will have a chance to join in on story time, dress-up, play blocks and more. They will also have a chance to engage in art projects with your walking toddler that include painting, sculpting clay and more! Free trial class is available (just ask).

Date(s): Thursday’s through April 4th

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: 6 River Terrace

Cost: $195 for 13 sessions (rate will be pro-rated for the remainder of the sessions)

Downtown kids are invited to stop into the Spotlight Kids NY Studio’s, every Friday for an afternoon of fun. Kids will have a chance to work on a craft, create art, jewelry and more at this weekly drop off event. Take a peek at some of the upcoming workshops and visit their website to see the full calendar and themes offered, through May 10th!

Stop by and browse our Wall of 1,000 Games — the best modern board games for sale and for play.

Check out our party space! Our parties get kids playing great board games or battling (with foam swords) on their special day. Adults, don’t feel left out! You can also book a memorable, unique party for you and your friends!

Learn more about our After School and Holiday/Summer Labs. When school is out, we break out the board games. Plus, kids do more than play, they revise, design, playtest and add original details to these games.

Plus, kids earn merits when they demonstrate skills like sportsmanship, good design, tactical thinking, and mastering the game.

BGL is running a great deal! $5 for February after school. Visit their website HERE for more info and to register.